About Us

The Ontario Produce Marketing Association (OPMA) is your trusted resource for good food and good health

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Connect

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Build

Our vision

The trusted resource for good food and good health.

Our Values

  • We act ethically; demonstrating respect & integrity.
  • We are member-focused.
  • We build stakeholder & industry engagement.
  • We create partnerships.
  • We promote awareness & continuous learning.
  • We encourage healthy living.

 

Our Mission

Connecting people and information, from field to plate.

Strategic Pillars

Promoting the Produce Industry - Play a supporting role in the marketing and sale of produce.

Information and Resources for the Membership - Connect members with the information they need to conduct business in Ontario.

Government Relations, Lobbying and Advocacy - Facilitate conversations between the membership and government officials.

Networking and Business Development Opportunities  - Create opportunities for building relationships within the industry and with external stakeholders.

Industry Data, Research and Benchmarking - Strengthen member knowledge of the Ontario consumer landscape.

Staff

Rebecca Harris

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Dee Klemann

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dee@theopma.ca

Emilia De Sousa

Communications and Member Services Manager

emilia@theopma.ca

Sandra Ulewicz

Communications and Member Services Specialist

sandra@theopma.ca

Board of Directors

The OPMA Board of Directors is made up of OPMA members across the produce industry. It is a competency-based board, with each individual bringing a unique set of skills and experience. The OPMA promotes diversity and provides equal opportunity to all persons without discrimination. 

Todd Patterson

Immediate Past Chair

 

President

The P4 Group

Adam Donikian

Chair

 

National Procurement Manager, Produce

Sobeys

Amanda Knauff

Vice Chair

 

Vice President of Sales

Taylor Farms

Steve Moffat

Treasurer

 

VP Finance

North American Produce Buyers

Ryan Goad

Director

 

Senior Category Director of Fresh Procurement

Loblaw Companies 

Michael Miranda

Director

 

Produce Category Manager

Farm Boy

Agnes Boutros

Director

 

Account Manager

Mastronardi Produce Ltd.

Ariel Nevado

Director

 

Senior Buyer, Produce

Metro Inc.

Julian Sarraino

Director

 

Chief Operating Officer

Fresh Taste

Dan Tukendorf

Director

 

Program Manager

Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers' Association

Dustin Wellman

Director

 

Regional Sales Manager

Wonderful Sales

Steve Roberts

Director

 

Director of Sales

Vineland Growers Co-operative

Andrew George

Director

 

Senior Director of Sales

EarthFresh Farms

Madison Hopper

Director

 

Marketing Manager

Equifruit

Marc Wall

Director

 

COO

Sandy Shore Farms Ltd.

Matthew Quiring

Director

Director of Sales

Nature Fresh Farms

Daniel Baldin

Director

Senior Category Manager, Produce

Longo's 

OPMA Accessibility Policy

The Ontario Produce Marketing Association (OPMA) will provide an equal opportunity to all persons regardless without discrimination because of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability. The OPMA provides employees and visitors with an environment free of discrimination and harassment.

 

The OPMA will try to accommodate any visitors to the workplace. The person seeking accommodation is responsible for telling the OPMA that they have needs that require accommodation.  

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Deidre Klemann, Office Manager at 416 519 9390 ext. 231 or info@theopma.ca.

If you have any questions or require assistance, please contact:

Rebecca Harris, OPMA President

416 519 9390

info@theopma.ca